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Sustainable Development Goals in action

pr@amimoni.gr — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 11:06:18 +0000

Amimoni’s trainers and trainees are having an amazing time while they learn and respect marine life at Archelon – the Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece! This exciting initiative is part of the VISION project, which aims to create a comprehensive educational framework fostering inclusion and sustainability.

The VISION project is dedicated to developing a Curriculum with a Competence Framework for teachers in inclusive or special classrooms, particularly for those with visually impaired (VI) students. The project is also focused on designing inclusive and accessible educational materials, enhancing digital and green skills among school teachers, and promoting green skills among VI students through a Comic Book aligned with the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Activities include developing a competence framework, creating a guidebook for digital tools, learning content for the SDG Agenda 2030, a methodology for VI-friendly learning content, an e-learning platform, workshops, and awareness campaigns.

Join us in our mission to create a sustainable future!

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Educational visit to Ireland for Amimoni

christina — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:55:44 +0000

Amimoni made a study visit to Cork, Ireland, through EASPD’s Lighthouse Network and MF on Arts and Culture.

In Cork we had the opportunity to take part in actions of the Cope Foundation, a non-governmental organization in Ireland, which supports 2800 children and adults with disabilities and has many years of experience and action in areas, such as early intervention, education, work, arts, assisted living shelters, community centers, etc.

From November 21 to 24, Amimoni’s trainer came into contact with both the work being done in the organization’s structures and the community programs. The beneficiaries of the structures themselves presented their experience and their participation in the artistic and educational activities in which they participate.

It was a unique experience, given through the EASPD Member Forum for arts and culture, which builds bridges of interconnection and communication between people, institutions and educational organizations on a European level.

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Khalil’s Story: “My visual impairment will not stop me from achieving my dreams”

christina — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:00:52 +0000

Photo credits: unrwa.org

Khalil Al-Safouri is a visually impaired student at the UNRWA Ein al Asal school in Lebanon. Khalil has been visually impaired since he was born. His limited vision greatly affected his academic attainment during his early school years. It was difficult for him to differentiate letters of the alphabet given his vision challenges.

His visual impairment hasn’t stopped Khalil from developing a strong love for knowledge. “I have a strong attachment to education. It is the only way for us to build a better future. There have been great challenges in my path to achieving my goals. But even though I’ve had to overcome difficulties because of my eyesight, nothing will be able to stop me from reaching my full potential,” he says.

One person that Khalil credits for helping him on his journey is his UNRWA school counselor. Mr Abed Albaset Hamoud and Ms. Lina Zeidan Gregularly communicated with Khalil’s parents and teachers. Khalil’s recalls, “I love my school because of the kindness and love my counselor and teachers give me. I also love the encouragement and patience that my geography teacher shows me every day. I love teacher Sanaa, who always plays with me and my friends. This support has helped me tremendously as I face the challenges in my life.”

He adds, smiling broadly from behind his small Braille book, with his glasses polished and his body upright with ambition and clear purpose: “I love to take care for animals and I dream of becoming a veterinarian one day. I want to be the first veterinarian to take care of the animals in the camp. This is my dream even though I have vision problems! I know this will make my dream harder to achieve but I’ve learned that nothing is impossible and nothing can stop a person from dreaming.” He continues, “I am supported not only by my teachers, but also by my classmates! They always make an effort to include me in extracurricular activities. I love the spirit of kindness and companionship I have been shown,” he says.

Khaled, as described by his teacher Ms. Sanaa, is a smart, active and eloquent child. He engages with his friends in his class, discusses and has initiatives. His self-confidence is unique and not typical of children his age. “He really deserves attention and care,” reiterates Ms. Sanaa, “We work hard to help him in any way we can to achieve his dreams.”

Thanks to donors like the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre, UNRWA was able to open the doors of its 711 schools across the Middle East on time for all its students. The Agency thanks the Government of Saudi Arabia and its humanitarian arm KSrelief for its support and dedication to Palestine refugee families in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Gaza and the West Bank (including East Jerusalem).

Source: unrwa.org

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